Mommy Makeover
Conveniently located to serve Baltimore, Maryland, Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak has helped thousands of women regain their self-confidence and attractiveness after pregnancy has taken a toll on their physique.
A mommy makeover is a combination of restorative procedures designed to rejuvenate the body's shape and appearance. This popular approach addresses issues such as loose, sagging skin and silhouette irregularities, while also empowering women to reclaim their pre-pregnancy or pre-weight physique, potentially achieving better contours than their baseline.
It's particularly beneficial after childbirth, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, menopause, or natural aging. Typical regions addressed during a mommy makeover include the breasts, abdomen, and torso, and the genital regions.
By combining multiple cosmetic surgical procedures into a single session, the mommy makeover reduces overall recovery time, cost, and risk, making it an ideal option for individuals with busy lifestyles. When performed by a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Shermak, a mommy makeover in Baltimore is an excellent choice for individuals seeking to enhance their confidence and achieve a more youthful appearance.
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A mommy makeover is a customized plan of cosmetic procedures designed to restore areas of the breast and body most affected by pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the natural aging process.
Commonly included are a tummy tuck (to repair separated abdominal muscles and remove excess skin), breast enhancement procedures (such as a breast lift, breast implants, or breast reduction), and liposuction to target unwanted fat.
Labiaplasty is often added as well due to the toll pregnancy can take on the genital area. This is not a one-size-fits-all surgical procedure—it’s a deeply individualized plan. Dr. Shermak, an authority in aesthetic plastic surgery, tailors each makeover to reflect your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle. Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into perimenopause, your body and your needs are unique, and so is your solution.
A mommy makeover typically includes several procedures, each addressing different areas of the body to help restore a pre-pregnancy figure. Dr. Shermak can customize each procedure to meet individual goals, providing a comprehensive approach to body rejuvenation after pregnancy and childbirth.
Here are some highlights of the procedures often involved:
Removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens abdominal muscles that may have separated during pregnancy. Learn More
Breast augmentation may be performed with or without a breast lift to restore volume and shapely contours to the breasts. Learn More
For women with large breasts that impede their physical comfort or confidence, a breast reduction can provide a more balanced silhouette. Learn More
Raises and reshapes sagging breasts for a more youthful appearance. It can be combined with augmentation for added volume. Learn More
It enhances the shape and size of the buttocks using fat transfer and can help improve overall body proportion and contours in the buttock region. Learn More
Removes stubborn fat deposits from various areas like the abdomen, thighs, hips, and arms. It also sculpts and contours the body for a slimmer appearance. Learn More
It reshapes and reduces the size of the labia for improved comfort and aesthetics. It can also address changes due to childbirth or aging. Learn More
Comprises approaches like eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) , facelift, neck lift, and fat transfers to refresh and restore lift and fullness in the face.
Removes excess skin and tightens the underlying tissue in areas like the thighs, buttocks, and lower abdomen. This is ideal for patients with significant skin laxity. Learn More
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise is the best way to ensure an optimal outcome and recovery period after your mommy makeover procedure. We’ll provide you with a series of clear instructions that will help you make the most of your surgical experience. Anything you can do to improve your overall health profile will be recommended, like quitting smoking, improving your diet, and improving your exercise routine.
Before your surgery day, we’ll be happy to provide you with instructions to help you fully prepare for the procedure, along with additional guidance and advice to ensure a smooth recovery and successful outcome. We’ll ensure you have everything you need to make your experience as smooth and ideal as possible, from start to finish. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our Baltimore offices and speak with a helpful member of our team.
On the day of your surgery, you'll arrive at our private surgical facility in Lutherville, where your care team is fully dedicated to your comfort and safety.
Dr. Shermak will review your surgical plan with you, mark the areas to be treated, and address any final questions you may have.
Once in the operating room, general anesthesia is administered by our experienced, on-site anesthesia team. The procedures typically last 2 to 6 hours, depending on your specific needs. You’ll wake up in a recovery suite, monitored by skilled staff, and will return home the same day with detailed post-op instructions. Most patients require help at home for the first few days. We will ensure you know what to expect at each step and remain actively involved throughout your healing.
A mommy makeover surgery targets the physical effects pregnancy and breastfeeding leave behind—changes that can’t always be corrected through a healthy diet, exercise, or non-surgical treatments. Conditions commonly addressed include:
Dr. Shermak’s approach is both aesthetic and functional, restoring not just appearance but also strength, balance, and self-confidence.
A mommy makeover is a highly customized procedure that helps you achieve a silhouette that aligns with your natural strength and beauty. Incorporating multiple procedures into a single surgical session yields harmonious results, allowing for coordinated healing and reduced downtime. For many women, it’s about regaining ownership of their body, not just reaching their pre-pregnancy shape. A flatter abdomen, improved breast size, and better posture are often accompanied by a more positive, empowered outlook that radiates throughout every area of life.
Good candidates for a mommy makeover in Baltimore are women who are in good health and who have lost a sense of shapely fullness in their breasts, along with their preferred abdominal strength and contour, due to pregnancy and possible C-section surgery.
During your initial consultation, you will discuss with Dr. Michele Shermak what you would like to improve so she can understand your expectations and determine how to best achieve the desired result. A mommy makeover is customized to the patient’s desires and needs, so Dr. Shermak will work closely with you to learn about your goals, get to know your unique physique, and collaborate with you on the creation of a treatment plan that sees you enjoying your ideal results.
Mommy makeover surgery tends to be performed on an outpatient basis, so you’ll return home after your procedure, though you’ll need a friend to drive you home from our Baltimore surgery center.
After your procedure is complete, it’s quite normal to experience temporary discomfort, swelling, numbness, and bruising. You can expect to be up, about, and walking within hours of your surgery. Most of our patients are able to resume regular activities and return to low-impact activity after a single week. Heavy exercise and lifting are discouraged for a month. Routine, non-strenuous driving and errands are safe to resume within a week to 10 days after your surgery.
The results of your procedure will gradually refine over the first few months, but many patients notice a visible difference right away.
You can expect a flatter, more toned abdomen, breasts that sit more naturally and symmetrically, and improved overall shape and proportion. Results are long-lasting, especially if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. More than just physical changes, many women describe feeling like they’ve reclaimed a sense of ownership over their bodies.
As an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michele Shermak has been transforming patients’ lives for over 26 years, helping them restore their figures and confidence through expert plastic surgery. Since opening her practice in January 1999, she has earned a reputation for exceptional skill, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate care, making her one of Baltimore’s top-ranked plastic surgeons.
Dr. Shermak’s individualized approach ensures that each mommy makeover is customized to a patient’s unique needs, delivering natural-looking, stunning results.
Her expertise extends beyond the operating room—she is the author of numerous authoritative articles, textbook chapters, and academic papers, further cementing her status as a trusted authority in plastic surgery.
In 2022, Dr. Shermak was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), where she plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of plastic surgeons as well as advocating for public safety. This prestigious position highlights her unwavering commitment to surgical excellence and patient safety.
Choosing Dr. Shermak for your mommy makeover means placing your trust in a highly experienced, dedicated expert who prioritizes your beauty, confidence, and overall well-being. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and begin your transformation!
Dr. Shermak is happy to have a conversation with you, hear your concerns, and discuss how you can achieve excellent results that align with your desires.
Dr. Shermak is renowned for her ability to connect with her patients, and she will serve as an active resource before, during, and after your surgical procedure. An in-person consultation visit with Dr. Shermak will be very informative, helping you understand your best options and feel excited about the outcome of your upcoming procedure. When you’re ready to get started, please reach out to our Baltimore office and speak with a team member to schedule your consultation today.
Each mommy makeover is tailored to your specific needs, so the cost can vary depending on the procedures you choose and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Shermak will create a comprehensive plan for your mommy makeover, providing you with a detailed cost estimate. The cost of a mommy makeover in Baltimore can range from $8,000 to $20,000, and financing options are available to help manage the expense.
Mommy makeovers are best done once you’ve decided you don’t want more children.
If you think you can lose weight reasonably, it is best to achieve a stable weight first and maintain it for a period of at least a month. If significant weight loss is being considered, you may need a period of time for your body to stabilize its nutritional balance. During periods of significant weight loss, healing may be impaired due to a lack of essential nutrients in the body.
If your weight is stable and you have attempted weight loss without success, Dr. Shermak will meet with you to see what can be achieved safely with surgery. Many women are stalled, and Dr. Shermak knows surgery may kickstart weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.
Come see Dr. Shermak at her welcoming Baltimore office for an assessment of and potential revisions to your mommy makeover. She specializes in breast and body contouring surgery, having completed a fellowship focused on achieving optimal results for complex breast and body contouring situations related to pregnancy and significant weight loss. Dr. Shermak successfully addresses unsatisfactory outcomes that include asymmetry, contour irregularities, functional problems related to having surgery that was overdone or underdone, firm areas, and poor scarring.
A mommy makeover can be paired with non-invasive treatments such as facial fillers, wrinkle relaxers, facials, or SofWave facial rejuvenation therapy.
Wait for six months after childbirth to ensure you’re fully recovered.
Patients should be within 25 pounds of their ideal weight before having a mommy makeover. Weight fluctuations in either direction can alter the tight, trim skin and body contours the mommy makeover provides.
Your recovery time will depend on the procedures you had, with times ranging from two weeks to a month. You will need one week for non-strenuous activity after breast augmentation and liposuction only, with the recovery period increasing with multiplying procedures. You should be able to drive within one to two weeks, but may need to decrease the time you spend on your daily routine.
With surgical recovery, patients may get tired more easily. Also, an optimum surgical outcome may require less exertional activity for a period of time. Dr. Shermak will discuss the post-operative recovery period with you.
Pain varies based on which procedures were performed. Many patients experience less pain than they anticipated.
It may be one to two months before you can exercise vigorously again. It will probably take at least one month to get back to a regular physical workout. Depending on the surgical procedures you undergo, you may be able to return to a low-impact workout sooner than that.
You should wait between three to six weeks to have sex, depending on which procedures you have.
There will be scarring, as there is with any surgical procedure, but Dr. Shermak takes every precaution to minimize and hide scars.
Like any surgery, a mommy makeover includes a risk of complications such as bleeding, infection, scarring, pain, and a change in sensation.
